National Consultant for the Development of the Seasonal Worker Scheme Information Materials

Introduction

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1. Background

The United Kingdom's Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) enables foreign nationals to undertake seasonal employment in the UK's agricultural sector for a period of up to six months within any 12-month period. Since 2024, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has supported the Government of Kazakhstan in strengthening the awareness and preparedness of prospective seasonal workers. To effectively cascade this specialised knowledge to the grassroots level, the project requires the targeted engagement of an external subject-matter expert possessing deep, practical proficiency in the local labour mobility landscape, current recruitment fraud typologies, and UK SWS regulations to develop comprehensive SWS information materials.

2. Objective of the Consultancy

Based on previously developed PDO modules, develop a concise, practical, and comprehensive factsheet on the UK Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) that equips national public service providers and prospective migrant workers with accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible information on key aspects of participation in the SWS, including recruitment pathways, visa procedures, official operators, tax refunds, and workers’ rights and responsibilities.